Regional roundup

Bowling Digest, Fall, 2004

DAVID ANTHONY DEFEATED BLAISE BEDOLLA, 245-199, on June 1 in the title match of the PBA Regional Players Championship at Stardust Bowl II in Merrillville, Ind.

Anthony struck only once in his first five frames; Bedolla struck twice to open the title match but couldn't convert the 2-4-10 split in the 3rd frame. However, as Anthony struck on his final seven shots, Bedolla left the 2-pin in the 7th frame, and Anthony went on to claim the title.

"I was in such a zone that I couldn't miss out there towards the end," said Anthony, who earned a berth into the 2005 PBA Dexter Tournament of Champions with the win. "I had so much pressure with this tournament, and had so much riding on it. This is definitely the biggest win I've ever had."

Anthony advanced to the title match by defeating Jack Jurek, 237-194. Bedolla met him there after he toppled Carolyn Dorin-Ballard, setting up the title match.

For his win, Anthony earned $12,000, while Bedolla took home $6,000 for second place. Jurek and Dorin-Ballard each garnered $3,000 for their third-place finishes.